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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 7938 miles / 12774 kilometers / 6898 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Sacramento

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7937.616 miles
  • 12774.355 kilometers
  • 6897.600 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 7945.501 miles
  • 12787.044 kilometers
  • 6904.451 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 15 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Sacramento generates about 989 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 989 kilograms equals 2 181 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W